Arlene's POV
The children are all staying with Isabel and Derek while this mess gets sorted out. Derek insisted on remaining neutral to avoid any appearance of favoritism, though I suspect he just wants an excuse to spend time with my father-in-law. Those two have been thick as thieves lately, which explains why the media keeps claiming we're pulling strings behind the scenes. Honestly, I think they're just cut from the same cloth - stubborn, opinionated men who think they know best. Just like Warner and Charlie.
This morning, after Warner called an emergency meeting, Liana stepped up to take charge. Warner hasn't looked away from her once, and there's something dark brewing in his expression. She's doing everything possible to avoid his gaze, which only makes the tension worse. I've been piecing together possibilities all morning, and none of them sit well with me.
